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Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Holiday Shows For 2025
November 16, 2025
In East Tennessee, the sound of Christmas wonder doesn’t chime or rustle like bells do, it comes in the form of a long, distant train whistle echoing throughout the hills and trees of the Smokies. We hear that train several times a day during Dollywood’s operating season, and just after the first week of November, those trains become part of the Christmas celebration that Dollywood brings to the overall Winterfest table for nearly two months (!) of the calendar year.
A two month holiday festival? That’s right, and each year, Dollywood does all it can to make 1/6th of the trip around the sun worthy of the time with a multitude of Christmas shows, decorations, treats, meals and attractions covering one end of the park to the other. In this article, we’ll share what Dollywood has planned for 2025.
Let’s take a look:
“Smoky Mountain Christmas
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Discover a winter wonderland twinkling with over six million twinkling lights, dozens of towering Christmas trees and more, all adding a cheerful glow to award-winning rides and attractions, like the new Peppermint Valley in Country Fair. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping, all nestled right in the heart of the Smokies. Discover the warmth, wonder and glow of one of our most cherished holiday traditions at Dollywood.
Step into a nostalgic holiday wonderland at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, where the spirit of Christmas glows bright among 6 million twinkling lights. Slow down for a scenic stroll through the park and notice how each land tells a seasonal story through its unique and vibrant hues. Discover Santa’s Village with its classic red and green, the crisp blues and whites of winter in Glacier Ridge, a soft candlelight glow throughout Craftsman’s Valley, and more.
Weekend Fireworks
Merry & Bright, Holiday Light!
After a winter day full of play, gather your family close for a celebratory crescendo of Christmas cheer! Watch as festive fireworks light up the night sky, dancing in tandem with cheerful holiday classics the whole family can sing along to.
Immersive Winter Wonderland
Snow In The Grove
Wildwood Grove comes alive each night with our all-new immersive winter wonderland experience featuring our glowing Roly Poly characters and The Wildwood Tree. Watch as it comes to life nightly with a kaleidoscope of light, color, music, and snow!
Get A Taste Of Christmas
Hearty holiday dishes and seasonal sweet treats are on the menu at Dollywood during Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Try up to five festival foods for one low price with a Smoky Mountain Christmas Tasting Pass! Dig into the tastes of the season with savory, stick-to-your-ribs offerings and save room for seasonal treats to ensure your day ends on a sweet note.”
See more on Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas at https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Festivals/Smoky-Mountain-Christmas.
